February 11, 2017

FAA awards another STC to AKV ETM1000Vertical Magazine (press release) (blog)AKV, Inc. has announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificate approval for its ETM1000 on the Bell 206B and L series helicopters. The ETM1000 is programmed with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual operating limitations and ...

February 08, 2017

Russian Helicopters produces first Ka-52 Alligator of 2017UPI.com2 (UPI) -- Rostec subsidiary Russian Helicopters has completed production for 2017's first Ka-52 Alligator combat and reconnaissance rotorcraft. The aircraft's completion followed a round of ground and flight tests in accordance with government contracts.